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title: "Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys"
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# Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c1bc663-5b6d-429a-a98e-ecaf1ee0d7ea

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## Summary

The Met Office has initiated an open procurement process for "Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys," classified under the marine equipment industry (CPV code 34930000). The procurement involves the supply of mooring ropes for data buoys, which need to endure over six years at various mooring depths, ranging from 750m to 4800m. The tender is active and follows an open procedure, and business proposals are invited until 31st October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is zero-commitment for three years, starting from 9th November 2024, with an optional additional year, and delivery is required to the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom. The total budgeted amount for this procurement is £120,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of delivering durable mooring solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies that excel in manufacturing robust marine ropes and possess the logistical capabilities to meet the delivery conditions of varying depths will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The Met Office, a respected national weather service based in Exeter, United Kingdom, assures reliability and a chance for continued collaboration over the potential four-year period.

## Notice

The current network of Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys are tethered to the seabed with inverse catenary rope moorings. These moorings are expected to survive for 6+ years. Mooring depths vary across sites from 750m to 4800m. The mooring ropes need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Mooring ropes will be replaced on a as and when need basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2024 - 2 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6155b875-8c81-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

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